Honduras striker Alberth Elis is in an induced coma after a serious head injury with his French club Bordeaux.
Elis, 28, was knocked unconscious just 40 seconds into the Ligue 2 game on Saturday, February 24 against Guingamp when he met a cross and collided with the head of defender Donatien Gomis.Even though Gomis recovered quickly, Elis was treated for several minutes on the pitch before being evacuated to the hospital where he underwent surgery on Saturday evening.
“Alberth Elis suffered a head trauma which led to him being placed in an induced coma,” Bordeaux said in a statement.
“We will follow the evolution of his state of health in the hospital in the coming days.
“At this moment, it is still impossible to comment on Alberth’s vital signs and functional prognosis.”
Bordeaux said they were setting up a psychological unit to support Elis’s teammates and club staff “in these difficult times”.
The Honduras national team posted a message of support for Elis, nicknamed “La Panterita” (“Little Panther”), on X.
“Courage and strength Alberth Elis… Panterita, you are a warrior who knows how to fight. Honduras is with you,” it said.
Elis made his name with Houston in the MLS before moving to Europe in 2020 when he joined Portuguese side Boavista. He moved to Bordeaux in 2021.Since making his international debut in 2014, Elis has won 64 caps for Honduras, scoring 13 goals.
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Lamentable noticia. Alberth Elis sufrió un golpe de cabezas en el partido del Girondis de Burdeos contra el Guincamp que lo llevó al hospital para ser intervenido de emergencia.
Elis se encuentra en coma inducido, según reportes.
— Luis Omar Tapia (@LuisOmarTapia) February 25, 2024